Man is wanted in check fraud at Norwalk Costco

NORWALK - Norwalk sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who passed fraudulent checks at a local Costco.

The man, captured on Costco security video, is suspected of making fraudulent check purchases at the Norwalk business, 12324 Hoxie Ave., on March 30, March 31 and April 1, said Detective Victor Velasquez of the Norwalk sheriff's station.

More than $4,000 worth of merchandise was purchased with a woman's stolen checking account information and another victim's driver's license information, which was likely obtained through stolen mail, Velasquez said.

Sheriff's officials released snippets of the store's security recordings and a photo taken of the suspect when he applied for membership in the hope that someone will recognize the suspect and contact authorities.

Anyone with information about the case is urged to contact Detective Velasquez at 562-466-5422 or email him at RAVelasq@lasd.org. Refer to file number 912-07618-0451-117.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or text the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or go to http://lacrimestoppers.org.